WST FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 1.9% means that for every $100 of the company’s market value, it generates about $1.90 in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
Sector Performance
24th percentileWST
1.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 1.9% means that for every $100 of the company’s market value, it generates about $1.90 in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
That level sits well below the sector median of 4.1%, placing the stock at the 23rd percentile among peers, so most comparable companies convert value into cash more efficiently. The trend data is N/A for both the year-over-year change and the eight-quarter direction, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of -5.0%, and the only two historical values are 1.9% (most recent) and 2.0%. A low and slightly falling yield suggests the market is paying a premium relative to current cash generation, which raises the bar for future performance and adds downside risk if growth stalls. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it points to a richer valuation and weaker cash return than the sector norms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WST?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are WST's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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1.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How WST's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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